ZIP 29069 (Lamar, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Darlington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darlington County compares with South Carolina
Darlington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Darlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Darlington County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 554 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darlington County since 2015: 411 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29069 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-76 (2), SR-360 (1) and SR-403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29069 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darlington County) |
|---|---|
| E Mciver Rd | 24 |
| N Governor Williams Hwy | 21 |
| I-20 | 19 |
| W Bobo Newsom Hwy | 17 |
| Oates Hwy | 14 |
| S Main St | 14 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 13 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 29069 at a glance
| Population | 4,647 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,393 |
| Median home value | $137,119 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darlington County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | -19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -5% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 47 | +5% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29069
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29069?
554 truck crashes have been reported in Darlington County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 411 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29069?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29069 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29069?
October has the most truck crashes in Darlington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29069?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Darlington County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29069 compared with South Carolina?
Darlington County records 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29069?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.